Balance offers a variety of services to accommodate every patient's needs. All services can be performed at our office in Providence, Rhode Island, or in your home or office as a traveling concierge visit. Rates and appointment details are listed below for your convenience.

Services Offered

Acupuncture

Trigger Point Acupuncture​(Dry Needling)​

Tui Na Massage​Herbal Consultations

Cupping

Mei Zen Cosmetic Series​+ Facial Gua Sha

Traveling Concierge Services

Dietary Therapy

Medical Acupuncture/Trigger Point Acupuncture and Dry Needling Medical appointments cover a wide variety of conditions, from orthopedics to migraines, allergies to fertility. Initial appointments take about an hour and a half and cover a full medical history as well as the primary reason for the visit. Follow up appointments are typically around an hour and most patients will require several visits in a row. Generally, acute issues take 3 to 5 visits, while chronic issues may require longer term management, but ultimately each case is unique. Trigger Point Acupuncture/Dry Needling are generally included as a part of most orthopedic treatments during medical visitsInitial Appointment | 90 minutes | $110Follow Up Appointment | 75 minutes | $85

CuppingCupping is an ancient technique used to help release muscle tension. Traditionally done with bamboo "cups," Balance employs the use of glass bulbs. A small flame is used to create a vacuum and the cup is applied to whichever part of the body is being treated - usually the back, but cups may be applied to shoulders, arms or legs as well. Initial Visit | 60 minutes | $85Follow Up Visit | 45 minutes | $65

Tui Na MassageTui Na is a type of Chinese medical massage that incorporates the stimulation of acupuncture points and channels. It can be used alone or in combination with other modalities. It often focuses on releasing trigger points that might be causing pain or discomfort in the immediate area of inflammation or farther down the muscular tract. Joints may be mobilized to assess, support and increase range of motion. Techniques involve grasping, kneading and pressing to achieve the desired effect of symptomatic relief.Initial Appointment | 75 minutes | $125Follow Up Visit | 60 - 90 minutes as needed | $110-$150

Mei Zen Cosmetic AcupunctureFacial Acupuncture has come onto the horizon in the last several years as an excellent alternative to cosmestic surgery. A total of 11 treatments make up one series, consisting of one initial visit and 10 follow up appointments. A full history is still taken so that the patient's constitution is treated in addition to the facial acupuncture. This helps to harmonize the entire body and improves the outcome more so than facial treatment alone. Many patients also find improvements in acne, rosacea, and other dermatological conditions. Initial Appointment | 90 Minutes | $110Facial Appointment | 75 Minutes | $125​Facial Gua Sha Add-on | $10

Herbal ConsultationsHerbal therapy developed separately from acupuncture and has a long and rich history in Chinese Medicine. There are over 400 herbs that are traditionally used, but formulae tend to include somewhere between 4 and 15 herbs. They may be prescribed raw and cooked into a tea, called a "decotion," or they may be given in powdered form as granules. The duration of treatment varies based on the condition and the formula may be adjusted as the patient improves. The ultimate goal is to bring the patient back to a healthy balance, at which point the formula can be discontinued.Initial Herbal Consult | 60 minutes | $85Follow Up Herbal Consult | 30 minutes | $55

​Concierge AcupunctureSometimes, as a matter of convenience or medical need, acupuncture can be done in a patient's home. In these instances, the practitioner brings all the necessities for an in-home visit including a massage table, linens, and treatment supplies. The patient must provide a clean, workable space free of clutter*, as well as access to a kitchen sink for hand washing/sanitizing. An in-office visit is required for the initial appointment. This allows the patient to meet the practitioner ahead of time to ensure that concierge visits will be a good fit for her/him. If so, subsequent appointments will be scheduled at mutually convenient times. Both medical and Mei Zen Cosmetic acupuncture styles are available. ​Dr. Collins is also available for travel to provide private treatments in any U.S. territory for up to 2 weeks. The client(s) must be established patient(s) with no less than a 6 month prior treatment history per patient. Separate rates apply.​Initial Appointment** | 90 minutes | $110Follow Up Appointment | 75 minutes + travel time | $135 - $150 based on distanceFollow Up Tui Na Only | 60 minutes + travel time | $115 - $130 based on distanceFollow Up Cupping Only | 45 minutes + travel time | $75 - $90 based on distance*If the patient's home is too small to accommodate a massage table, a couch or day bed of adequate size to is acceptable**If the patient is unable to leave her/his home due to being bed ridden, the initial visit will be in-house. This is the only exception

Relaxation and RejuvenationThis type of appointment utilizes traditional acupuncture treatments designed to help both the body and mind relax and rejuvenate. A 90 minute initial appointment is not required prior to booking these appointments which makes them perfect for the busy schedules we often experience. Current issues, such as fatigue or a cold virus, may also be addressed during the appointment but the primary focus is on strengthening and relaxation.60 minute appointment | $8530 minute appointment | $50